30.11.10

My blogging skills have been very bad as of late. I am sorry. I always regret not keeping up on my blog because it is so easy to forget the things that happen if I don't write them down. The past week or so has been a whirl wind and have left me tired, sad, and emotional.

My sister Kirstie, my last remaining sister within a 6 hour driving radius is currently driving down to Texas. She is going to live there with my other sister Brittany. While I am happy for her new adventure I am devastated to be left behind and alone. This is the third time in four years that I have watched my family members pack up and moved hours away, leaving me with condiments and clean supplies. Being that Kirstie and I were close and she was my last sister in NY I am beyond sad to see her go. God has plans for her in Texas, she is there for a reason and I really am glad that she has the opportunity to be near Brittany and experience Texas. It just takes me a little while to get readjusted after my family moves away.

We had spur of the moment Thanksgiving change of plans. My mom, Dan, siblings Jill, Zach and Nick all came to my house for Thanksgiving. Their visit was unplanned but very much enjoyed. The dinner was yummy and seeing my family was refreshing. We ended our day with even more family at my Aunt Mary's where my Aunt Faith, Uncle John and Aunt Cathy where for dessert. It was a good day.

We are getting back into the swing of things now and I will hopefully start blogging again on a more consistent basis. We are all looking forward to the fun that Christmas brings.

I am a stay at home mom of three great kids. I love my husband and together we are trying to raise our kids to love the Lord as we do. I am rarely without my camera or my kids.

My husband, best friend, loving daddy, and avid Farmall lover. We met when I was still in high school and he was working on his family's farm behind our home. He no longer works on the farm full time but still loves his tractors and dreams of refinishing them all one day. He is the head of our home and tries his best to raise his kids to love God and find time to relax with me.

Born October 13, 2006 He is dramatic, energetic, and strong. He rarely walks anywhere as he prefers to jump, run, skip, and ride his way through life. He loves any thing with a motor. He loves to help his Daddy fix things, Mommy with baking, and is a great big brother to his little sister and brother. There is rarely a day that does not end in a bath with this little guy. He brings so much to our lives. We love him and all his chaos!

Born April 17, 2009 Her name means "Happy Girl", and she really is just that. She is our pretty little princess. I never thought that I would have a girl who loves all things girly but I do, and I love it! She loves jewlery, bows, dresses and pretty shoes. She doesn't always act like a princess when she is getting muddy with her older brother or finding worms in the back yard but at the end of the day she is snuggled in bed with an array of babies and pretty blankets. She is my serious snuggle bug and squeaky voiced sweetheart!

Born July 15, 2011 Charlie is one of the happiest and most smiley babies I have ever known. He spends most of his day watching his siblings, bouncing on and in everything and everyone, smiling and eating. His double dimples and contagious giggles melt my heart a little more everyday.